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GM1 gangliosidosis: review of clinical, molecular, and therapeutic aspects.
Molecular genetics and metabolism - 1 Aug 2008
Brunetti-Pierri Nicola, Scaglia Fernando
Abstract excerpt
GM(1) gangliosidosis is a lysosomal storage disorder due to deficiency of the beta-galactosidase enzyme. This deficiency results in accumulation of GM(1) gangliosides and related glycoconjugates in the lysosomes leading to lysosomal swelling, cellular damage, and organ dysfunction. The disease is lethal in the infantile and juvenile forms. To date, up to 102 mutations distributed along the beta-galactosidase gene...
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